Martin Luther King JR.

by Ann Manheimer

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed of ridding the world of racism, poverty, inequality, and violence. His passion and commitment led him to become the leader of the Civil Rights Movement and his non-violent approach to protest won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Dr. King's achievements and the movement he helped lead brought about the end of segregation and resulted in more changes in laws than during any other decade in America's history...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575056275
• ISBN13: 9781575056272
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.2" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

this book rocks

Ms. Manheimer is able to tackle delicate and interesting problems regarding Dr. King with an insightful and honest tone. This book reads like a novel but I came away from it with a new knowledge and appreciation for Dr. King's work. I highly reccomned it.